UK girl's name
Soliana
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps related to the Latin word "sol" meaning "sun".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Soliana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Soliana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 11 births.
This profile covers 110 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 55% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 110 living people in the UK are called Soliana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Soliana ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 11 girls were registered as Soliana.
- • About 110 living people in the UK are estimated to have Soliana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2021
11 births
Estimated living
110
2026
Meaning
What does Soliana mean?
The name Soliana is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan language, spoken by the Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "soli," meaning "sun," and the suffix "-ana," which was a common ending used to form personal names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Soliana can be found in a collection of Etruscan inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BCE. These inscriptions were discovered in the ancient Etruscan city of Cerveteri and provide a glimpse into the naming practices of this ancient culture.
In the Middle Ages, the name Soliana was occasionally used in Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where Etruscan cultural influences were strongest. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Soliana dei Conti di Montefalco, a 12th-century noblewoman from the town of Montefalco in Umbria.
During the Renaissance, the name gained some popularity among Italian humanists and scholars who were fascinated by the Etruscan culture and language. One of the most famous bearers of the name from this period was Soliana Cartari, a 16th-century Italian scholar and author who wrote extensively about Etruscan mythology and history.
In the 19th century, the name Soliana experienced a minor revival in Italy, particularly among families with a connection to the Etruscan regions. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Soliana Aldobrandini, an Italian noblewoman and philanthropist born in 1824 in Florence.
Another notable bearer of the name Soliana was Soliana Lanzoni, an Italian opera singer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was born in 1868 in Bologna and enjoyed a successful career as a soprano, performing in operas across Europe.
While the name Soliana has remained relatively rare throughout history, it has maintained a connection to its Etruscan roots and has been carried by various individuals across different eras, reflecting the enduring fascination with this ancient civilization and its language.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Soliana over time
The chart below shows babies named Soliana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Soliana, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Soliana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Soliana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2945 | 41 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4050 | 57 | 10 |
| 2000s | #4457 | 12 | 3 |
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FAQ
Soliana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Soliana in the UK right now?
In 2024, Soliana was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Soliana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 11 babies registered as Soliana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Soliana?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps related to the Latin word "sol" meaning "sun".
How many people are called Soliana in the UK?
A total of 110 babies have been registered as Soliana across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.